Artichoke, September 2023
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An introduction to the September 2023 issue.
Projects
Art Gallery of NSW Library and Members Lounge
Volumes of warmly lit timber define Tonkin Zulaikha Greer’s library and members lounge redesign, which simultaneously respects heritage and serves contemporary communities.
Dolly by Genesin Studio
Within an existing shell, Genesin Studio has used organic materiality and theatrical lighting to create a sophisticated yet laid-back wine bar in inner-suburban Adelaide.
July QV by Ewert Leaf
This retail fitout by Ewert Leaf for a Melbourne-based travel goods specialist transports guests with rich, tactile elements that evoke memories of Antipodean holidays.
Box Hill North Primary School by Sibling Architecture
Reflecting its residential context, this junior learning hub by Sibling Architecture uses colour and form to meet the needs of those in their first years at school.
Placidus Student Welfare Spaces for Marcellin College
Branch Studio Architects and Marcellin College seek to enhance student wellbeing through a series of empathetic interiors that re-interpret the Marist Brothers’ Catholic tradition.
Vin Populi by Rezen Studio
Known for its unfussy hospitality, this beloved venue in south-west Perth has undergone a thoughtful and textural redesign by Rezen Studio that welcomes regulars and newcomers alike.
Crumpler Melbourne
Wowowa Architecture has stepped outside its standard practice to design the flagship store for this “deeply Melbourne” bag brand.
Lime Street Skin Clinic
In a nondescript commercial space in Sydney, Jason Byrne Design has balanced flair with finesse to create a skin clinic with a distinctive character.
Such and Such by My My My Architecture
In the civic heart of Canberra, a new restaurant adapts to changing times of day and functional requirements with a dynamic design by My My My Architecture.
Profile
Designer-maker’s humble dedication to process: Sabu Studio
Through its subtle, tactile designs, Melbourne-based Sabu Studio crafts furniture and lighting that challenge how we interact with our surroundings.
Emerging furniture designer Joanne Odisho celebrates materiality
The sculptural, functional pieces by this Melbourne-based designer celebrate the materials we find around us and set the tone for the spaces they occupy.
More articles
Aesop Collins Street by Clare Cousins Architects
Nestled in a historic building in Melbourne’s CBD, this retail fitout by Clare Cousins Architects balances architectural heritage with Aesop’s signature, contemporary aesthetic.